Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report). Items may be appealed through the close of business July 5, 2023.
- On the suggestion of the Newton Fire Department, to restrict parking on both sides of the narrow section of Troy Lane in Ward 5, as well as around the cul-de-sac, in order to ensure access for trash, recycling and emergency vehicles. Parking would not be restricted on either side of the wide section of Troy Lane. (5-0)
- Neighborhood request to restrict parking at all times on one side of Johnson Place, to help improve safety (5-0) Ward 4 (1) Prohibited, all days, east side. (2) Prohibited, all days, from Auburn Street to a point 50 feet south of Auburn Street, west side. (3) Two hour limit except by Auburndale Permit, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from a point 50 feet south of Auburn Street to end, west side.
- Removal of accessible parking space at 58 Churchill St in Ward 1 (5-0) no longer needed.
- Modified parking regulations on the west side of Adams Street within 50 feet of Clinton Street, both sides, in Ward 1 (5-0) Parking was recently restricted on one side of Clinton Street to allow for emergency vehicle access and safety. Approved item would swap the parking by adding a space on one side and removing a space on the opposite side.
- Change the free 1-hour parking zone on the north side of Washington Street in Ward 1 in the area of Honda Village and Walgreens into a free 2-hour parking zone, for the convenience of customers. (5-0)
- Change of all the 1-hour on-street parking meters along Washington Street and Centre Street in Newton Corner in Ward 1 into 2-hour meters. Change does not include the Pearl Street or Richardson Street Parking Lots. (5-0)
- Change the 30-minute space and the 1-hour meter on Charlesbank Road in Ward 1 into two long-term metered parking spaces. (5-0)
Traffic Council voted to hold the following:
- An update to the regulations to allow nonmotorized vehicles (bicycles) to legally travel southbound on the one-way northbound block of Brookside Avenue between Watertown Street and Albemarle Road in Wards 2 & 3. (5-0) for long-term trial. Marked lanes and signs are to be installed, and no parking removed. Request to add flex posts.
